Man City boss Pep Guardiola can seal reunion with transfer for star who has 'absolutely everything'

Joshua Kimmich continues being linked with Manchester City this summer as the Bayern Munich midfielder is days away from entering the final 12 months of his contract.

Kimmich, 29, has not extended his deal with the German giants since 2021 and can become a free agent this time next year. That predicament means Bayern must decide whether to cash in before this transfer window closes or risk losing the Germany international for nothing.

There is no shortage of suitors to capitalise on either situation. Pep Guardiola has admired Kimmich since giving the youngster his Bundesliga debut at Bayern in 2015.

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SkySport reports that City are one of five clubs still in contention to sign the Bayern player, either this summer or not. Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool are also named, as are Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Bayern are reportedly willing to sell the player should they receive a suitable offer. Talks will have to wait until after the European Championship, but both parties are said to be open to separating after Kimmich renewing his contract is considered unlikely.

Guardiola spoke highly of the player during their time together in Bavaria. "He’s got absolutely everything. He can do everything and he gives everything," Guardiola once said after a match against Borussia Dortmund in March 2016.

The then-Bayern boss played Kimmich in central defence during that and several games, describing the player as "one of the best centre-backs in the world." Explaining, Guardiola added: "He's always switched on, strong in the air and confident in possession. I can only pay a huge compliment to Joshua Kimmich – he deserves everything that comes his way."